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Abbott announces $7.87 million grant to DSM for Texas plant expansion
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a significant development for the semiconductor industry in Texas, with a $7.87 million grant extended to DSM Semichem LLC.
Texas workforce commission investigates East Plano Islamic Center for potential discrimination
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has revealed that the Texas Workforce Commission is conducting an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) for alleged discrimination practices contrary to the Texas Fair Housing Act.
Texas sets record highs in jobs, employment, and labor force size
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2025
Texas has once again led the nation in job creation, according to recent employment data.
Governor Abbott reappoints Miears to oyster mariculture advisory board
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Keith Miears to the Commercial Oyster Mariculture Advisory Board.
Texas Governor Abbott pushes border security with Operation Lone Star
By Houston Daily | Mar 29, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, continues to work closely with the Trump Administration in a concerted effort to bolster border security.
Bipartisan legislation targets adverse drug events with pharmacogenomics
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
U.S. Representatives Dan Crenshaw and Eric Swalwell introduced new bipartisan legislation to improve drug-gene interaction management.
Governor Abbott mobilizes emergency resources for storm threats in South & Southeast Texas
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding threats expected to affect large parts of Texas through the...
Governor Abbott addresses alleged illegal activities at East Plano Islamic Center
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Funeral Service Commission has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC).
Brownwood recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
The City of Brownwood has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, marking the inaugural year of this certification program.
Governor Abbott launches Narcan locator map amid ongoing anti-fentanyl efforts
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has introduced an online interactive map developed by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Governor Abbott appoints three to advisory committee for nursing facility administrators
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee.
Governor Abbott reappoints Kevin Scott to Gulf Coast Authority Board
By Houston Daily | Mar 28, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kevin Scott to the Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors.
Proposed legislation seeks to boost veteran awareness of VA home loan benefits
By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025
Rep. Monica De La Cruz has introduced the bipartisan VA Home Loan Awareness Act.
Stephenville recognized as tourism friendly community by Travel Texas
By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Stephenville for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Abbott renews Texas border security disaster proclamation first issued in May 2021
By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed the border security disaster proclamation initially issued on May 31, 2021.
Abbott advocates for school choice alongside Ducey at Texas Capitol
By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott emphasized the growing support for school choice in Texas during a media event at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Texas governor renews drought disaster proclamation affecting multiple counties
By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed and amended a disaster proclamation initially issued on July 8, 2022, due to ongoing drought conditions in Texas.
Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas Tech University System Board
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
Federal aid granted for Pauline Road fire response
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Texas' request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant to aid in combating the Pauline Road Fire, which is affecting San Jacinto and Montgomery...
Governor’s volunteer awards honor Texans making an impact through service
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
First Lady Cecilia Abbott has announced the recipients of the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, in partnership with OneStar Foundation.